Thought Cycles

Change your mind to change your life—discover the neuroscience of a better you in this revolutionary book from neuroscientist and online sensation Nicole Vignola that teaches you how to rewire your brain to achieve peak mental wellbeing.

This upside down book replicates the cycle of thought. Positive thinking does not just "happen," but often occurs in tandem with the outgrowth of negative thought. If not for loss, a person might not be able to appreciate a gain in finances, relationships, and employment among many other circumstances in life. In order to focus on the good, the bad needs to be acknowledged. This cyclic balance demonstrates the ebb and flow of the Universe constantly in motion both for and against itself.

Do you have obsessive, negative, intrusive thoughts that keep you up at night and miserable during the day? Do these thoughts make you feel sad, angry, anxious, or ashamed? Whether you have a formal diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or borderline personality disorder (BPD)—or simply struggle with unwanted thoughts and the emotions they cause—this workbook can help you find the relief you desperately seek.

Written by two leading clinicians in the perinatal community, in collaboration with two promising leaders in this specialized field, Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts, 2nd edition offers a compassionate approach to breaking the cycle of scary thoughts that is invaluable to new parents and clinicians alike.

Overthinking has become a silent epidemic in today's fast-paced, information-heavy world, leaving many of us paralyzed by indecision, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. This transformative guide offers a compassionate and actionable roadmap to help you break free from the cycle of overthinking and regain your mental clarity. Combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-compassion strategies, this book provides a holistic approach to understanding and overcoming overthinking.

Have you ever felt like losing control over yourself? Are you a strong confident female in all walks of your life but feel helpless when you get angry? You will be encouraged to learn what anger is and how it is different from aggression, the adaptive value of anger and effective ways to express it, regulate your emotions, manage your lifestyle, learning when to confront and when and how to avoid. You will also learn to direct your anger towards productivity. You will be encouraged to understand different types of strategies to manage your anger.

A curiosidade intelectual, a empatia e o otimismo que caracterizam o pensamento humanista servem de inspiração há séculos. Sarah Bakewell reúne neste livro as mais extraordinárias jornadas de homens e mulheres que, desde os anos 1300 até os nossos dias, revolucionaram o modo de pensar e existir no mundo. Ao longo dos séculos, houve muitos humanistas. Foram estudiosos exilados, andarilhos que sobreviviam de expedientes e palavras. No início da era moderna, vários deles se complicaram com a Inquisição.

Negative thoughts are an intrinsic part of the human experience, often surfacing in moments of stress, uncertainty, or self-doubt. They can manifest as persistent worries, harsh self-criticism, or feelings of inadequacy, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. Understanding the nature of these thoughts is crucial for individuals seeking personal growth. Recognizing that negative thoughts are not merely a reflection of reality, but rather interpretations influenced by past experiences and beliefs, is the first step toward reclaiming control over one’s mind.

There is a massive amount of shame that comes with negative thinking. You blame yourself for the intrusive thoughts that blindside you. You feel guilty for not being more optimistic. It’s time to stop. Negative thinking isn’t as simple as looking at the glass half empty. It is a debilitating mindset that seeps into every area of your life. Negative thinking happens automatically -- it’s not your fault. The brain is indeed negatively biased. However, science has confirmed that you can rewire the way you think. And you can start doing this today!

Toxic thoughts lock us into cycles of negative self-talk, which can take their toll on our relationships, our work, and even our health. The key to happiness and finding success in all aspects of your life is learning how to overcome your toxic thoughts and turn your inner voice into a source of good. In Escape the Prison of the Mind you’ll learn everything you need to know to break the chains that are holding you back.

¿Te sorprendería saber que existe una forma efectiva de acabar con la ansiedad para siempre? ¿Me creerías si te dijera que todo ese sufrimiento que te trae la ansiedad te lo estás generando tú mism@? ¿Y que tú puedes ser capaz de superarla y dejarla atrás en poco tiempo? Quizás hasta ahora nadie te lo ha dicho y sigues esperando y esperando. Esperando ese medicamento, esa pastilla mágica, esa pareja o vida ideal. Esperando que la solución venga desde el exterior. Pero no es así. La solución para salir de la ansiedad está más cerca de lo que crees, tan cerca que quizás aún no la puedes ver.